EMS Training and Education
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EMS Training and Education Resources
Resiliency training and a CISM program laid a foundation for the Richmond Ambulance Authority to support its providers’ mental health
There’s no denying that EMS takes a toll on provider health; this 30-day challenge can help you get your life back
Practical, authentic ways to show gratitude and strengthen community ties with the people who respond first when it matters most
Try these tips to make seat belt use in the patient care compartment just as normal as your personal vehicle
Crush syndrome can be expected following any event where patients are trapped for a length of time
Agencies must link wellness, training, leadership and technology to mission performance
Focus on what you can identify within an ECG tracing, rather than the criteria
The training aims to “enhance the knowledge, attitudes, and skills of first responders to quickly recognize and effectively respond to emotional and behavioral crisis incidents involving psilocybin and other psychedelics”
Steve Whitehead breaks down how real-world MCI scenes differ from those we practice
The Massena Fire Department’s program offers hands-on training, including CPR, basic trauma care, patient assessment and emergency medical procedures
From assessing to intervening, this quiz covers vital airway management scenarios to ensure you’re equipped to handle emergencies confidently
Chicago Medical School organization hosts live tissue high-risk, low-frequency airway procedures clinic for paramedics
First responders trained in triage and other skills at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
The virtual reality visors help students in McAllen with simulation lessons involving patient assessment and care
Las Vegas officers relied on EMS training, IFAKs when they found the wounded professor
Thomas County Emergency Services began cross-training fire and EMS personnel as a cost-savings measure
Officials say the Miami Fire Rescue firefighter is in serious but stable condition
Wallingford officials removed the one-year experience requirement hoping it will lead to an increase in applicants
Grady EMS paramedics will be the first in Atlanta to do blood transfusions in the field
Boulder Technical Education Center’s future EMTs and mechanics will get to work on the former Mountain View rig
First responders in Mahaska County faced various simulations inside the Simulation in Motion-Iowa mobile lab
Does your agency provide ongoing training for responding to patients with special needs? If not, do you wish they did?
Los Alamitos High School will use the simulator in its training to prepare students for EMT certification
Austin-Travis County EMS personnel toured the Texas State Technical College’s Immersive Interactive lab, ambulance simulator
Why sticking around may be the single best thing you can do to get better at your job
Funding from the Fireworks Tax Act will be used to reimburse EMS personnel, agencies for recruitment, retention programs
Physicians from St. Mary’s Hospital have joined Waterbury SWAT to assist officers, patients in hostile incidents
Gaining insights into the EMS workforce, attrition, education, credentialing and quality patient care
Expert perspectives on improving patient outcomes
New Castle County paramedics participated in training that expanded their use of point-of-care ultrasound devices
Tampa Firefighter Andrew Dixon was at the center of allegations of racism in the department last year
Emergency response requires increased focus; this is a balancing act when approaching a scene with numerous factors in play
The Inside EMS podcast is a must-watch or -listen for EMTs and paramedics
Put your trauma care knowledge to the test on trauma terminology and assessment
Conquer stressful calls, identify treatment challenges and pitfalls, and use technology to its best potential to save lives this summer and beyond
Steve Whitehead shares tips to get your patient to change their way of thinking
